US Bridges

CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · 2.97 M E of US 42 Bypass · Structure no. 0333905

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,342
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,342 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,863 by 2034. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1302
CrossesKatotawa Creek
Location2.97 M E of US 42 Bypass
RouteCounty Highway C1302
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87432, -82.23338
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,342 (2014)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2034
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek carry?

About 1,342 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1302 over Katotawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.